Overcoming Adversity: From Refugee to Transformative Innovator with Mawi Asgedom, Founder & CEO, Inner Heroes Universe

12/12/24 • 66 min

Mawi Asgedom is a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. After fleeing Ethiopia as a child and spending years in a refugee camp, Mawi overcame incredible challenges to graduate from Harvard University, where he delivered a commencement address to 30,000 people.

Driven by his passion for social-emotional learning (SEL), Mawi founded Mawi Learning in 1999, transforming education for millions and earning prestigious awards before its acquisition by ACT in 2019. In 2023, he launched Inner Heroes Universe, a groundbreaking platform empowering kids with mental health and SEL skills through innovative tools for parents and educators.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How Mawi’s journey from refugee to Harvard graduate shaped his resilience and entrepreneurial vision
Lessons on grit, goal-setting, and overcoming imposter syndrome
The impact of Inner Heroes Universe on education and youth development

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You can learn more about Mawi at Mawi.com and InnerHeroesUniverse.com.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How Mawi’s journey from refugee to Harvard graduate shaped his resilience and entrepreneurial vision
Lessons on grit, goal-setting, and overcoming imposter syndrome
The impact of Inner Heroes Universe on education and youth development

Learn more about 3i Members at 3imembers.com and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

You can learn more about Mawi at Mawi.com and InnerHeroesUniverse.com.

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